[Cues: Neon Genesis Evangelion OST – A Cruel Angel's Thesis]

The Outsider's Insurrection

Indigo Iliad

Chapter 87: Split up for Sevii

Translated Pokémon Speech

Pokédex Entries/Computerized Voices/Flashbacks

Reference to an Accessory in the Games

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(Cinnabar Island | May 26th | 8:00 a.m.)

Morning came for our trainers as they got up from their room in the center. Sissi gently awoke her boyfriend up.

"Joe, you're poking me." Sissi said playfully.

"Sorry…it's morning." Joe said yawning. "So Crimson, there's s-"

He was cut off by Crimson's cell phone to which Crimson took with him out of the room. He saw it was Roulette and he answered.

"Roulette."

"Sorry for the wakeup. I got some updates. To start with it, construction for the money making cossoluem is practically near completion!" Roulette said. "I just need the name for the place."

"The Black Dragon Arena is fine." Crimson remarked. "Where's it set?"

"Route 25. We're building an artificial island like the one Lapis Town is on. Already registered it as Outlaw Island, we just want input on the town." Roulette remarked.

"How did you even get the funding?" Crimson asked.

"I called Mei from X Inc, and she convinced the bosses to invest. Now it's a joint venture we between you, your company, and Silph Co. " Roulette said. "Along with anyone else in for a stake. On other news, Roman wanted me to pass you a message from Giovanni."

Crimson's eyes steeled as he gripped the phone tightly.

"What is it?" He said.

"He's waiting for you." Roulette said. "What does he mean by that?"

"I know he means. Don't worry about it. Anything else?" Crimson asked.

"Bill's waiting for you at the Camerupt Coffee shop." Roulette said. "I need to go, I'll see you."

She hung up as a Nurse Joy walked up.

"Good morn-Oh my." Nurse Joy said before going pink in the cheeks.

Crimson raised an eyebrow only to look down and sigh. He waltzed out into the hallway in his boxers with a bad case of the morning stiffs.

"Apologies. I didn't even notice. I was on the phone." Crimson said before going inside.

He shuffled to the bathroom for a cold shower right as Misty was in the middle of hers. Not like it bothered her all too much after realizing it was him. After a shower, Crimson and Misty joined everyone else to get ready for the day. The gang had visited a few shops yesterday for new clothes. Crimson settled for an opened grey Pinstripe Collared Shirt, a Sandygast Tank, white cargo shorts, black socks, his Air Jordan 1s, and a gray Trillby Cap alongside his usual fingerless gloves and gear. Misty went for a blue sports bra, matching sport shorts, an opened yellow Alolan Shirt, and her new sneakers. Crimson never understood why her sisters gave Misty crap on her looks all considering. Rusty donned a sand-colored flight jacket, his trademark black 'Can't Rust the Bust' shirt, blue cargo shorts, sneakers, and his trusty hat. Joe took to a more darkened look with a blank tank top, his Black Dragon jacket, black Cutoff Jeans, and biker boots. Sissi went for a matching look only replace the jeans with a black skirt and white shorts under it.

"So, what's the plan for today?" Rusty asked.

"Bill wants me for something. I'm going to find out what. He's at the coffee shop in town." Crimson said.

"Well, I actually may have to split from the group. I need to catch up on badges. Sissi and I have talked about it and we're going to Pewter. Possibly bounce around Kanto to catch up." Joe said. "We're leaving today. So, meet up afterwards?"

"Sure, good luck to both of you." Rusty said. "I'll stick with Crimson and get some more training in."

Joe said his goodbyes and left with Sissi. Crimson got out a black Logo Cap to put on as he, Misty, and Rusty headed for the coffee shop. Arriving there, they did not expect to see Bill was not alone.

"Marie?" Crimson remarked.

The middle Kanker looked starkly different adorned her black sleeveless Alolan dress. She still kept her piercings and boots while sporting a sleeveless jean jacket.

"Crimson. Lee sends her regards." Marie said sipping her coffee.

"Good to see you, Crimson. Coffee's on me." Bill said.

They placed orders and catch up.

"So, you two are seeing each other. How'd that happen?" Crimson asked.

"Bill needed a helping hand and I wanted something to do it. We just clicked. I did pefer my men brainy." Marie said playfully.

Crimson drank down his coffee.

"But let's get down to business. A good friend of mine and a colleague, Nishiki Celio, is in need of aid for his Pokémon Network Machine. He's a bit of fan of yours, and I figured I'd take you along with me on the trip. You look like you could use a vacation." Bill said as Crimson chuckled. "We'll be heading to One Island."

"Oh, that's just perfect." Rusty said before they all heard a boat horn.

"It's here. Grab your bags." Bill said before everyone did so.

Our heroes are off to a new adventure…

(A/N: Considering the Seagallop ferries are canonically established they can well pretty fast, it won't be too hard for our heroes to bounce from island to island. Of course, there's nothing stopping anyone from between One, Two, and Three Island. It was interesting to bring Marie back into the fold, and I originally was going to Bill paired with someone else (or Daisy Oak). However, I have no need to stick too close to the Adventures manga.)